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Pixies' Joey Santiago, actor

Posted by Loren on December 7, 2014

Pixies' Joey Santiago, actor
Pixies' Joey Santiago, actor

Joey santiago, guitarist in the Pixies, will be acting in an upcoming independent film titled The Bridge. The film follows a small town music prodigy. Santiago will play the role of a shady motel owner. Musicians Joe Ellliott (Def Leppard) and Al Jourgensen (Ministry)are also slated for the film.

"Being part of a cast that includes musicians from Ministry, Def Leppard, Twisted Sister and Thin Lizzy, I really feel like the odd-man out," says Santiago. "But I'm really excited about being involved."

Filming wil begin next year.

Pixies' Joey Santiago, actor
Pixies' Joey Santiago, actor

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